Pasadena Public Health Department

HIV Counseling & Testing Services

The Pasadena Public Health Department operates its HIV Counseling and Testing Services at the Pasadena Community Health Center at 1845 N. Fair Oaks Ave. [Click for directions]

The Pasadena Public Health Department offers FREE HIV Testing On Demand for those who qualify*. Testing is on a first come, first serve basis; please call (626) 744-6140 to confirm testing availability.No appointment is needed; walk-in clients are accepted.AECCS uses the OraQuick Rapid tests to provide confidential results within 30 minutes.

The completely confidential testing process requires an oral swab and involves pre- and post-test counseling with a California State Certified Counselor.Test results are kept in a confidential file. California state laws protect this result from being disclosed to anyone but the individual being tested. Clients may request a written result with their name; such documentation may be required by courts or other HIV/AIDS providers.